Director John W. Stanton filed a Form 4 with the SEC on October 26, 2026, reporting the acquisition of 266 restricted stock units of Costco Wholesale Corp /NEW (NASDAQ:COST) on October 22, 2026, at no cost.

Key Highlights

  • Grant date: October 22, 2026, for 266 restricted stock units, acquired at a price of $0.
  • Vesting schedule: According to the filing, units vest one-third on October 22, 2027, and one-third on October 22 for each of the two following years.
  • Direct holdings after transaction: 24,355.936 shares of common stock held directly by the reporting person.
  • Indirect holdings: 211 shares held indirectly by son, and 211 shares held indirectly through the Stanton Family Trust.
  • Reporting person's role: John W. Stanton is identified in the filing as a Director of the issuer.

Director John W. Stanton's RSU Award and Beneficial Ownership at Costco

According to the Form 4 filed on October 26, 2026, John W. Stanton, a Director of Costco Wholesale Corp /NEW (NASDAQ:COST), received a grant of 266 restricted stock units on October 22, 2026. The filing indicates the transaction code is "A" (acquired) and that the price associated with the grant is $0, with a footnote stating "Not applicable. Grant of Restricted Stock Units."

The filing discloses that the restricted stock units vest in three equal installments: one-third on October 22, 2027, and one-third on October 22 in each of the two subsequent years. Following the reported transaction, Stanton directly holds 24,355.936 shares of Costco common stock. The filing was signed by Alejandro Torres as attorney-in-fact on October 26, 2026.

In addition to directly held shares, the filing reports two indirect beneficial ownership positions: 211 shares held by Stanton's son, and 211 shares held through the Stanton Family Trust. No derivative securities transactions were reported in Table II of the filing.

What Was Disclosed

The filing reports a director-level restricted stock unit grant of 266 units at Costco Wholesale Corp /NEW on October 22, 2026, with a three-year ratable vesting schedule, and discloses the reporting person's resulting direct and indirect beneficial ownership positions.